Description
Zesty Mexican-inspired healthy taco shrimp lettuce wraps deliver a quick, protein-packed meal that dances with fresh flavors. Crisp lettuce leaves cradle succulent seasoned shrimp, offering a light and satisfying dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Fresh Ingredients and Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 8–10 large lettuce leaves (romaine, butter, or iceberg)
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp with olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring even coating.
- Preheat nonstick skillet to medium-high heat, around 375°F.
- Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn bright pink and become translucent.
- Prepare fresh salsa by gently combining diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, and diced avocado.
- Select crisp, clean lettuce leaves and optionally sprinkle shredded cabbage as a base layer.
- Distribute cooked shrimp evenly across lettuce leaves, creating uniform portions.
- Crown each lettuce wrap with vibrant salsa mixture, allowing ingredients to mingle.
- Garnish with additional lime wedges for guests to squeeze over wraps.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum flavor and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Quick marinading helps infuse deeper flavor into shrimp, allowing spices to penetrate thoroughly before cooking.
- Select crisp, sturdy lettuce leaves like romaine or butter lettuce for better structural integrity and easier handling of the wrap.
- Opt for low-sodium taco seasoning to control salt intake and maintain a healthier profile for this dish.
- Consider adding Greek yogurt instead of traditional sour cream for a protein-packed, lower-fat topping that enhances creaminess without excess calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg